Crowds of footie fans filled the streets of Essex after England beat Sweden in the World Cup quarter final.

Gareth Southgate's men secured their place in the semi-final by scoring twice against the Swedes who left the pitch with nothing.

Once fans realised they were through - the third time in World Cup history - they ran out into the streets to celebrate.

A man holding the England flag behind me

The Three Lions will now play Croatia, in England's first appearance at a World Cup semi-final since 1990.

It will be aired on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

Fans united to celebrate

Undoubtedly, fans will gather in their thousands again. Bookies are predicting that England will see themselves in a spot in the final, by scoring one up on Croatia, with the final score being England 2 - Croatia 1.

Can you see yourself in the picture?

Police, who were out in force in case any trouble broke out, estimated there were around 1,000 people in Brentwood's High Street after the game.

Photos show people sitting on their friend's shoulders and holding aloft their England flags.